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title: "CS20187 Creative Industries China Hub Scoping - Invitation to Quote"
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# CS20187 Creative Industries China Hub Scoping - Invitation to Quote

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b34e1de-c829-4ba0-8144-2be729606cc1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CS20187 Creative Industries China Hub Scoping - Invitation to Quote" is organised by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) and aims to conduct a scoping study for establishing a UK-China research-industry collaboration hub in the creative industries. This tender falls under the services category and is currently at the Award stage, with bids evaluated based on specified criteria. The contract period is set to commence on 20th July 2020 and conclude by 20th October 2020. The deadline for bid submissions was 22nd June 2020, and the procurement method used is an open procedure, which is below the threshold as defined by public contracts regulations.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs involved in research, advisory services, or creative industries. Those with experience in cross-border collaborations, feasibility studies, or creative content development would find themselves well-suited to compete. The focus on collaborative R&D with stakeholders in both the UK and China may allow for innovative partnerships aimed at growth in the creative sectors, making this an attractive proposal for entities looking to expand their international reach and influence.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 22nd June 2020 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is commissioning a scoping study to inform the creation of an in-country China Hub designed to facilitate UK-China research-industry collaboration in the creative industries. This hub will establish a platform from which to drive collaborative R&D activity in the creative industries between the UK and China, encompassing Shanghai as the region driving China's creative industries growth but also looking beyond this to ensure the hub supports work with other key regions in China. The main expected output is a detailed report proposing an options analysis and feasibility study for the hub model. It is anticipated that this report will broadly comprise desk-based research, interviews with a range of stakeholders, expected to include organisations working in a broad range of fields within the creative industries in both the UK and China such as SMEs, major cultural content providers and cultural heritage organisations, as well as researchers working within relevant academic fields, and on the ground scoping activity. However, applicants may propose other mechanisms and methodologies for carrying out this work, particularly given the expectation that this study will be conducted and delivered over a period likely to be disrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code KUU5VE7TGM Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbed2d24-e04e-4c74-8c9e-b0ea09096d6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,912 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbed2d24-e04e-4c74-8c9e-b0ea09096d6a
- 16 Jun 2020 at 12:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c0e57b-ca53-491d-b786-9f8225f2d255
- 15 Jun 2020 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c0e57b-ca53-491d-b786-9f8225f2d255
- 26 May 2020 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c0e57b-ca53-491d-b786-9f8225f2d255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbed2d24-e04e-4c74-8c9e-b0ea09096d6a
  28th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c0e57b-ca53-491d-b786-9f8225f2d255
  16th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6afb65a-77e9-45ac-a137-b2eeef44ea2e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96f78218-1404-47cd-b976-5848fb0249ac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b75b4527-10e6-4c35-8b70-27bec97e0561
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38cc560d-1699-4e10-83ba-0c6a5560cdd8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59507796-775d-4cd8-a5fe-04f0320bf62f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfd18925-7fcb-470c-a0f2-31f4eafb32ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69ff4981-1b8c-4bc5-bb77-0915dee77b1c
  FINAL CS20187 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dd9657c-7242-4a75-9fd8-e7679d9d3a92
  FINAL CS20187 Creative Industries China Hub Scoping ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5554f68-b442-4e3e-b043-b728e3c73bf6
  FINAL CS20187 Creative Industries China Hub scoping ITQQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37b52cc7-15e0-4a70-90ae-fc2e30ec8fd3
  FINAL AW4.1 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be6875d1-552b-428d-b91e-c8f0517c7a9d
  FINAL CS20187 Creative Industries China Hub Scoping ITQ V2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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